The Cub Cadet Recon 48 is a zero-turn mower produced from 2008 to 2009 as part of the Recon Series by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 23 hp Kohler CV23 673cc 2-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic Kanzaki DUP-10 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with power steering and two-post ROPS. The mower has a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades, adjustable cut height from 1 to 5 inches, and a fuel capacity of 10 gallons split into two 5-gallon tanks. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 44.5 inches, length of 74 inches, width of 59 inches, height of 40.5 inches, and weight of 995 lbs. It rides on 13x5-6 front and 23x9.5-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and 15 amp charging. The PTO is a mid PTO with independent electric clutch.